HSN Presented With Energy Cost Index (ECI) Award

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1 September November 2014 HSN Presented With Energy Cost Index (ECI) Award Health Sciences North s Building Services department was awarded with a prestigious 5-Star Energy Award from Camfil Canada Inc., the world s largest and leading manufacturer of filters and clean air solutions. Health Sciences North qualified for this award by demonstrating continued commitment to saving energy while providing quality indoor air for patients, staff and visitors alike. Implemented in 2014, the five-star Energy Cost Index (ECI) air filters have placed HSN in the top 20% of customers worldwide who have chosen to make a difference in energy usage, globally. The filters were implemented as part of Facilities Management/ Building Services energy management reduction plan explains Jeff Dunn. They were installed to help save energy, reduce our carbon footprint as well as improve air quality for patients, visitors, physicians and staff at HSN. This award recognizes facilities that conserve our natural resources and put employees, visitors and patients first when it comes to indoor air quality. A big thank-you and congratulations goes out to HSN s Building Services team for winning this prestigious award and keeping the air we breathe safe and clean! Pictured from left to right: Fadi Abdel- Nour, Stationary Engineer HSN; Dan Ross, Technical Representative Sling Choker Mfg; Rod Courtepatte, Territory Sales Manager Camfil Canada Inc; Jeffrey Dunn, Manager Building Services HSN and Paul Potvin, Supervisor Building Services HSN. Let s Get Fluless...2 HSN Needs Volunteers...3 KUDOS! HSN Department Spotlight!...6 Hometown Hockey in Sudbury...8 Parking Notice at RLHC The construction of our new parking lot will be commencing on Monday, December 1st, In order to accommodate the required site trailers, Facilities will be blocking off a small portion of the North East corner of the Parking Lot P5 Sunday evening, November 30, The site trailers are expected to remain on site until the Fall of 2015 and we expect minimal impact on the current parking lots for this phase of the construction. Should any concerns be observed, please contact Chris Guillot, Manager, Capital Development at ext

2 We re reaching out to Ontarians directly... Cancer Care Ontario is grounded in research and evidence, and a commitment to shaping the future of health care in Ontario. In its role as an agency of the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, Cancer Care Ontario manages three cancer screening programs (breast, cervical, colorectal) with the goal of preventing cancer or finding it early when there is a better chance of successful treatment. HSN Let s Get Fluless Flu season is upon us and we want you to get Fluless! HSN launched its 2014 Flu Campaign Wednesday October 15th. The first week of the campaign showed impressive numbers with OHSS Nurses and the SDHU clinic immunizing over 535 Heath Care workers....to encourage you to screen for breast, cervical and colorectal cancer. On November 1st, HSN s Employee Influenza Management Policy came into effect. If you choose to opt out of getting your flu vaccine or not to disclose whether you have received it, you will have to wear a face mask in patient areas to ensure patient safety. The aim of the Influenza Management Policy is to prevent the spread of influenza to any patients, staff and the public who visit HSN. Letters about breast cancer screening are mailed to eligible women ages 50 to 74. These are personal Your privacy is our priority. Letters about cervical cancer screening are mailed to eligible women ages 21 to 69. Cancer screening saves lives. letters from us to you. Check your mailbox for your cancer screening letter and speak with your healthcare provider about the best screening options for you. Letters about colorectal cancer screening are mailed to eligible men and women ages 50 to 74. We deliver personalized invitations, test results, recommendations for follow-up and reminders to return for cancer screening. We are committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of your personal health information. Safe. Private. Secure. There are many ways in which you can get your flu shot; Community Clinics Held by SDHU Visit your local Pharmacy Make an appointment with your primary health care provider Make an appointment with SDHU by calling Ask your manager about having a Peer to Peer Nurse volunteer come to your department Visit OHSS Wednesday to sign up for an immunization time slot. Remember that after you get your flu shot, you will have to fill out the the Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Disclosure Form For more information on the Influenza and where you can receive your flu shot visit the Intranet. Let s get Fluless! For more information: cancercare.on.ca/screeningletters screenforlife@cancercare.on.ca

3 HSN Needs Volunteers! Do you know someone with a few hours to spare each week? Or is looking for a way to have a meaningful impact on their community? Send them our way! HSN is looking for volunteers at the Ramsey Lake Health Centre and Sudbury Outpatient Centre. This is the perfect opportunity to stay active, stay involved, meet new people and make an impact. Call HSN Volunteer Services for more information on how to lend a helping hand to health care! ext. 3 Meet Donna Why does she volunteer? I had always wanted to help out at the hospital. I m retired now and love the interaction with others. How long has she been a volunteer? I ve been a volunteer for almost a year, I started last December and have volunteered in five different departments. Why should others volunteer? Volunteering gives me personal fulfilment it s very rewarding. There s something for everyone, whether someone wants to help out in an office or walk people to where they need to go. I spend time in the pool with kids, which is something I never imagined I d be doing. There s a lot to offer. Anything to add? Wear comfortable shoes! National Recognition: EMS Exemplary Service Medal Presented to Corey Petrie Congratulations to one of our own Corey Petrie who was presented with the Emergency Medical Services Exemplary Service Medal by Major General Richard Rohmer recognizing 20 years of exemplary service. Since 1994, as part of the Canadian Honours Programme, the Governor General annually selects Canadian EMS professionals to receive an Exemplary Service Medal for 20 years of exemplary service and a bar for each 30 years and 40 years of exemplary service. This award recognizes professionals in the provision of prehospital emergency medical services to the public, who have performed their duties in an exemplary manner, characterized by the highest standards of good conduct, industry and efficiency. At least 10 of these years must have been in the provision of prehospital emergency medical services to the public which involves potential risk to the individual. Corey is an active paramedic at the street level and has been for over 21 years and continues in his role as Paramedic Practice Coordinator for over 5 years in our North Bay office. He ensures efficient, effective and timely delivery of continuing medical education and continuous quality improvement for paramedics in the Nipissing and Parry Sound district. CONGRATULATIONS COREY!

4 Kudos! HSN congratulates Innocencia Nyarambi, a radiation therapist at the Northeast Cancer Centre. She obtained her Master s Degree in Radiotherapy and Oncology from Sheffield University, U.K. Kudos to Carol Cameletti from the Mental Health and Addictions Program. She has completed her Masters Degree through Lakehead University, specializing in Gerontology. Carol works with our Seniors Mental Health Team. It takes a strong person to complete a graduate degree while continuing to work full time. Kudos to Carol! Spreading Red for an Important Cause! Staff in the ultrasound department have decided to participate in the "Bundle up in Red" campaign from the Reseau Access Network. During the last month, breaks and lunches have been filled with the clickity clack of knitting needles and crochet hooks busily creating beautiful red scarfs. The scarfs have information cards attached to them that will explain the ongoing issues related to HIV/AIDS locally. You may have seen them as you`re travelling throughout the City. They are free for people to take and wear, especially helpful for homeless who would benefit from a warm scarf this winter. To date they have knitted 20 scarfs. Way to make a difference in our community and helping to spread awareness of an important health issue!

5 HSNF Snowflake Campaign This holiday season, Health Sciences North Foundation invites you to help purchase a Joey Baby Bed Bassinet for our Birthing Centre... one snowflake at a time. Snowflakes will be personalized and hung on our special Holiday Tree located in the main lobby of Health Sciences North, Ramsey Lake Health Centre. Congratulations to our HSN Foundation STARs Stop by Health Sciences North Foundation s office located next door to the gift shop to purchase your snowflake today! Snowflakes minimum donation of $10.00 each Available: Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm or by calling Thank you to Skakoon Home Hardware for donating the Christmas Tree

6 HSN Department Spotlight! Functional Rehabilitation Group Prevention Assessment Treatment Services of the Functional Rehabilitation Group, which is part of the Outpatient Rehabilitation Services of the Medicine and Rehabilitation Program at HSN, support patients who most often have been involved in motor vehicle accidents or have suffered work-related injuries. A range of services are available to our Northeastern Ontario clients, focused on a patient s rehabilitation journey to return to their pre-injury level of functioning in their work, mobility, leisure and social life. Each of the services, devoted to a particular specialty, has a longstanding history of excellence in meeting the needs of clients and their families, physicians, the Workers Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) and insurance companies. The services of the Functional Rehabilitation Group include: Function and Pain Program WSIB Specialty Clinics Amputee & Prosthetics Clinic Early Shoulder Physician Assessments Hand & Wrist Clinic Shoulder & Elbow Clinic Regional Evaluation Centre Independent Medical Assessments Employer Services Driver Assessment and Rehabilitation (DARS) Manager: Linda Scherzinger, Outpatient Rehabilitation Regulated Health Professional staff of the Functional Rehabilitation Group (formerly known as Forward to Function) of outpatient rehabilitation, offer employer services to help address, prevent and reduce workplace injuries, in keeping with the hospital True North Metrics of zero harm to our people. Reducing injuries may ultimately lessen operational costs. The Functional Rehabilitation Group offers a wide range of services utilizing years of extensive expertise in the area of musculoskeletal injuries. All services are available to departments of HSN and are provided as an independent assessment, requiring a nominal internal fee at a significantly lower than market cost. Managers must approve costs prior to engaging in services. Though not limited to the following, we provide many services such as; Ergonomic Assessments, Job Demands Analysis (JDA), Functional Capacities Evaluation (FCE), Job Coaching as well as special services like education programs and specialized health & safety education. This Month s Feature: Employer Services The Functional Rehabilitation Group has been providing services within HSN for many years, including hands on education for all new employees during hospital orientation. We can help departments plan for new space allotment taking into consideration safety and ergonomics. We also assist departments with equipment research needs and provide recommendations for best equipment set-up such as portable computer stations and sit stand workstations. With the help of the Functional Rehabilitation Group you can better understand your environmental ergonomics, improve safety at work, reduce risk of injuries, and benefit from job coaching and job matching. Our Team: Carol Stanyon Registered Nurse, Clinical Leader Linda Coffin Occupational Therapist Lyse Boyle Medical Secretary If you or your workers are experiencing musculoskeletal issues, or you simply have education needs for prevention, we can help!

7 Pictured left to right: Linda Coffin, Lyse Boyle, Carol Stanyon Meet Linda Linda has been employed at HSN for 19 years and has spent the majority of that time helping injured workers return to work, whether to their pre-injury job or to a new position. I enjoy learning about the many and varied jobs within our organization and how they all relate, one to the other, towards providing quality patient care. It is satisfying to help a worker and/or manager problem solve in order to improve the worker s comfort and quality of work life.

8 Tune-in and you may recognize an HSN employee or two!...see if you can spot HSN! Editor: Sarah Grenier Dialogue is published for HSN employees. We d Like to Hear From You! Dialogue is your publication. We welcome your comments, suggestions, and story ideas for future issues. Please forward your submissions to dialoguesubmissions@hsnsudbury.ca, or via inter-office mail to Sarah Grenier, Communications (ext. 3450, Ramsey Lake Health Centre).